ODM warns about fake bulletin being circulated on Social Media

Acting Disaster Coordinator, Fitzroy Pascal has called on the public to be aware of a fake bulletin which is being circulated on social media indicating that a Tropical Wave is currently affecting Dominica.

“It is a cut and paste and changes in dates for a bulletin which was put out for Hurricane Beryl a few weeks ago,” he explained in a statement.

Pascal said the Office of Disaster Management (ODM) is calling on the general public to disregard the fake bulletin.

According to him, the Meteorological Service has already informed the general public on precautionary measures, stating that shower and thunder storm activity are expected to continue for the remainder of today.

Meanwhile, Pascal stated that the ODM and the Meteorological office will continue to monitor an area of disturbed weather located midway between Africa and the Lesser Antilles.

 Copy of fake bulletin can be viewed below:

Greetings!

The Hon Prime Minister has directed that this announcement be issued.

Announcement:

Based on the 9.00am advisory from the National Hurricane Center of Friday, August 10, 2018 which has the Tropical Storm Watch on Dominica, the Dominica Meteorological Service and the Office Of Disaster Management have recommended that an All Clear Announcement has been issued at 9am on Friday.

As such, and after consultation with the Chief of Police, A State of Emergency and the curfew imposed for the Safety and security of all citizens and property is effective 5pm on Friday, August 10.

Normal business activities should recommence  Monday, August 13, 2018.

 

STEVE FERROL

SECRETARY TO THE CABINET

FRIDAY, 10 AUGUST, 2018.

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5 Comments

  1. prophet
    August 11, 2018

    lord Jesus Christ, god almighty, didn’t you teach Dominicans a lesson during tropical storm Erika and hurricane Maria????? why are our people so vindictive and wicked? why have they become so devious in there ways lord? why cant they pray instead of become more and more evil in their hearts???? be careful those of you that are doing these mischiefs god is looking down on you.. Lord save your people..
    IF MY PEOPLE WHO ARE CALLED BY MY NAME SHOULD HUMBLE THEMSELVES AND PRAY AND SEEK MY FACE AND TURN FROM THEIR WICKED WAYS, THEN WILL I HEAR FROM HEAVEN AND HEAL THEIR LAND……. TAKE HEED PEOPLE….

  2. ???????????
    August 10, 2018

    Because they are mischievous and hate the PM so much that they will do all they can to mislead the people. They are desperate and will do desperate things. So you see why I do not believe all I hear. Gossipers and slanderous, evil mind are on the rampage. Be wise!

  3. jinjin
    August 10, 2018

    for some reason i just cant stop laughing, where do people get the time to these nonsense.

    • moi
      August 10, 2018

      bon diay i was thinking the same thing :mrgreen:

    • MR
      August 10, 2018

      Holiday they want lol

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